A few days ago I started getting a grind _some_ of the times that I
shifted into reverse. Today, it has become nearly impossible to shift
into 1st or 2nd gears. I need a quick fix, however, as I am planning
on a long drive Tuesday. What do I do??

Standard trans I assume? Sounds like your clutch isn't fully
disengaging. Maybe a bad master or slave clutch cylinder. Bummer if it's
the slave since you have to pull the trans to get to it. Clutch pedal
feel different that it used to?

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